Of course sensationalism harms the media and every source. Sensationalism occurs when you twist a story to make it news and emphasize on minute facts that don't really make the story. This harms the source and the media. It is obvious because a lot of people complain about the news and sensationalism because it makes chicken salad out of chicken shit. But, in their defense, regardless of what is happening in the world, the news still has to happen, fill the full hour, and be on time. If chicken shit is all you've got, you still have to make a great newscast.
The best example I’ve ever seen happened in okc when a story tease had something to do with "A child almost drowns in a neighborhood pool" wow... looks like you almost had news.
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